In 2019, the New York Mets improved from their prior 77-85 season, finishing 86-76 and possessing plenty of talent within the lineup and rotation. The latter group finished seventh in the MLB with a combined 3.84 ERA and additionally included National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom.
But what caused some fans to be anxious throughout the year was the struggling bullpen. The Mets relievers finished 25th in the majors with a combined 4.95 ERA. Closer Edwin Díaz was one of the worst-performing relievers on the club, having finished with a 2-7 record and a 5.